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Archive for May, 2011

May 31, 2011

Travel To Lamar Valley May Be Restored By Weekend

Work continues on two fronts to restore vehicle travel between Lamar Valley and the rest of Yellowstone National Park.

May 31, 2011

Travel To Lamar Valley May Be Restored By Weekend

Work continues on two fronts to restore vehicle travel between Lamar Valley and the rest of Yellowstone National Park.

May 31, 2011

National Trails Day at Denali

The public is invited to hike the Triple Lakes Trail, one of Denali’s newest and most scenic trails on Saturday, June 4, as part of the park’s celebration of National Trails Day.

May 31, 2011

Teton Interagency Fire Employees Receive 2010 Regional Awards

May 31, 2011

Janeen Mason’s "Drawn to the Sea" Exhibit opens in Park Gallery

Children’s book author and illustrator Janeen Mason shows original paintings featured in her books in “Drawn to the Sea.”

May 31, 2011

Janeen Mason’s "Drawn to the Sea" Exhibit opens in Park Gallery

Children’s book author and illustrator Janeen Mason shows original paintings featured in her books in “Drawn to the Sea.”

May 29, 2011

Work Underway To Restore Access Between Lamar Valley And Rest Of Yellowstone

Crews are working to restore access between the northeast section of the Yellowstone and the rest of the park, after the only open route was closed Saturday by a rock slide.

May 29, 2011

Work Underway To Restore Access Between Lamar Valley And Rest Of Yellowstone

Crews are working to restore access between the northeast section of the Yellowstone and the rest of the park, after the only open route was closed Saturday by a rock slide.

May 28, 2011

Rockslide Temporarily Closes Road Between  Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction

A rockslide has temporarily closed the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park. The road is not expected to reopen to travel Saturday.

May 28, 2011

Rockslide Temporarily Closes Road Between  Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction

A rockslide has temporarily closed the road between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction in Yellowstone National Park. The road is not expected to reopen to travel Saturday.

May 27, 2011

Follow-up on Fatal Fall at Denali Pass

A fatal climbing fall at Denali Pass on Mt. McKinley took the lives of two mountaineers late Wednesday night May 25. Two other members of their Alpine Ascents International guided team were flown to area hospitals with critical injuries.

May 27, 2011

Follow-up on Fatal Fall at Denali Pass

A fatal climbing fall at Denali Pass on Mt. McKinley took the lives of two mountaineers late Wednesday night May 25. Two other members of their Alpine Ascents International guided team were flown to area hospitals with critical injuries.

May 27, 2011

National Park Reopens All Sections of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

The National Park Service has reopened all sections of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

May 27, 2011

Equine Herpes Virus Precautions Extended

Bryce Canyon National Park is closed to the entry and use of private horses and mules for recreational riding through June 4, 2011. This closure may be extended if conditions warrant.

May 27, 2011

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Signed for Heavens Peak Fire Lookout Stabilization Project

May 27, 2011

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Signed for Heavens Peak Fire Lookout Stabilization Project

May 27, 2011

A Portion of the Abrams Falls Trail Reopens

May 26, 2011

North Rim fire managers making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire

Grand Canyon fire managers are making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire within the next few weeks on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

May 26, 2011

North Rim fire managers making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire

Grand Canyon fire managers are making plans to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire within the next few weeks on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

May 26, 2011

Grand Canyon to celebrate improvements to Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area

On Wednesday, June 15, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of two years of improvements to the Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area.

May 26, 2011

Grand Canyon to celebrate improvements to Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area

On Wednesday, June 15, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of two years of improvements to the Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area.

May 26, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend Update

More road, campground and concession openings

May 26, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend Update

More road, campground and concession openings

May 26, 2011

Changes in Boarding Stations for Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will no longer board passengers at Canal Visitor Center beginning Saturday, May 28 until further notice.

May 26, 2011

Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator Recognized as Leader in Wilderness Stewardship for Intermountain Region

Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator Recognized as Leader in Wilderness Stewardship for Intermountain Region

May 26, 2011

Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator Recognized as Leader in Wilderness Stewardship for Intermountain Region

Grand Canyon Wilderness Coordinator Recognized as Leader in Wilderness Stewardship for Intermountain Region

May 26, 2011

Search and Rescue of Overdue Hiker in Glacier National Park

Hiker was found by Park Rangers 5 days overdue from planned itinerary

May 26, 2011

Search and Rescue of Overdue Hiker in Glacier National Park

Hiker was found by Park Rangers 5 days overdue from planned itinerary

May 26, 2011

Fatal Fall at Denali Pass

A fatal climbing fall at Denali Pass on Mt. McKinley took the lives of two mountaineers late Wednesday night May 25, while two other members of the climbing team were flown to area hospitals with critical injuries early the morning of May 26.

May 26, 2011

Fatal Fall at Denali Pass

A fatal climbing fall at Denali Pass on Mt. McKinley took the lives of two mountaineers late Wednesday night May 25, while two other members of the climbing team were flown to area hospitals with critical injuries early the morning of May 26.

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